Léonard Dietrich
Reichsfeld, Alsace, France
Working from the lesser-known village of Reichsfeld in the Bas-Rhin, Léonard Dietrich is crafting some of Alsace’s most quietly expressive and terroir-focused wines. A young vigneron with deep roots in the region, Léonard has taken a bold, independent path—moving away from conventional methods in favor of organic farming, minimal intervention, and a strong commitment to letting the vineyard speak.
Reichsfeld is one of the highest-altitude villages in Alsace, nestled near forested hills and volcanic soils that bring freshness and minerality to the wines. Léonard farms his vineyards organically (uncertified), working entirely by hand with low-impact methods that promote biodiversity and long-term soil health. He works with a range of classic Alsatian varieties, including Sylvaner, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Auxerrois, and Riesling.
In the cellar, his approach is natural and intuitive: fermentations are spontaneous, wines are unfined and unfiltered, and sulfur is used only in minimal doses—if at all. Aging takes place in old oak or stainless steel, depending on the cuvée, allowing each wine to find its own balance and rhythm.
Léonard’s wines are fresh, textural, and grounded in the specificity of his cool-climate, volcanic terroir. They show a quiet confidence—unforced and authentic, with a purity that speaks to the place and the person behind them.
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**France (Direct & Selected Retailers):**
**Grain cave à vin:** grain.vin (Check for specific wines like "Granit")
**Petites Caves:** petitescaves.com (Check for "Terre à Boire" and other cuvées)
**Buvance:** buvance.com (Check for "Granit'ik")
**Terra Vinea:** terra-vinea.fr (Check for "Virose")
**Tomorrow's Wine:** tomorrowswine.com (Check for "Pinot Noir")
**United States:**
**Tutto Wines:** tuttowines.com (Check for "Rittersberg", "Granit")
**Parched Wine:** parched.wine (Check for "Rittersberg")
**Ardor Natural Wines:** ardornaturalwines.com (Check for "Rittersberg")
**US Natural Wine:** usnaturalwine.com (Check for "Terre a Boire")
**Italy:**
**Vini Sud Shop:** vinisudshop.com (Check for "Terre à Boire")
**United Kingdom:**
**Gergovie Wines:** gergovie-wines.com
**Mother Superior Natural Wine Shop & Bar:** mothersuperior.co.uk
**Denmark (Nordic):**
**Lieu-Dit:** lieu-dit.dk/en/ (While current stock might vary, they are a known importer)